Category Archives: Meth Addiction

Even though few people are talking about methamphetamines these days due to the overarching opioid epidemic, meth usage is at an all time high in the United States of America. But why is it ravaging the nation now? Experts say the reason meth is trending right now is because it is more available – it…

People in Pompano Beach who are looking to quit using meth (aka crystal meth, methamphetamines, ice, etc) are at an advantage as they have access to some of the best drug rehab center programs available in the country. Drug Rehab Programs for Crystal Meth Addiction At First Step Behavioral Health, there are a number…

Detox and Quitting Addictive Drugs Although people might like to say that nicotine is far more addictive than most of the drugs that are also considered addictive, that claim does not seem to be quite right. It would probably be more accurate to say that nicotine has a stronger chemical addiction whereas drugs and pharmaceuticals…

While it would be easy for a rehab center like ours to just come out and say something along the lines of, “Anyone with a substance addiction should go through detox,” that just isn’t true. And although there are many people from all walks of life who could benefit greatly from residential detox, there are…

Unexpected Addicts (Who Might be in Your Life) Most people have some sort of idea of what they think that someone with a meth addiction looks like. Even if you are challenged to close your eyes and picture a meth addict, there is a fairly strong chance that you would imagine a disheveled and frail…

Here in South Florida, we have seen addictions to nearly every substance under the sun – even those that many people believe have absolutely zero addictive properties. Should one of the addictions described below – or any other addiction that requires rehabilitation – strike you or a family member, we can help. We have a…

There are many misconceptions about the way rehab is conducted, especially when it’s in regard to the different treatments offered at rehab centers. For the most part, these misconceptions come from the way rehab is shown to be in TV and movies. Whenever rehab plays a role in a movie or show, they almost always…

The cost of rehab in Pompano has a bit of a reputation of being fairly expensive, and many people believe getting substance abuse treatment is inaccessible due to high prices. The truth of the situation is that there are quite a few ways to make rehab more affordable to those who need it, which means…

After realizing that either you or a person you care about has a drug addiction, you need to take action. Unlike some other issues in life, an addiction won’t take care of itself or just fade away. Doing something is vital to ending substance abuse, and the earlier you work toward treatment, the easier drug…

Addiction Happens While it seems like one of those things that only happens to other people, substance abuse and addiction could strike anyone in Ft. Lauderdale… even you. If you think you might have lost control of your ability to manage or halt the intake of a specific substance or substances, you should seek help…